A wild-card alliance between Terry Gou, Ko Wen-je, and Wang Jin-pyng could be emerging after all. Last week a meeting between the three had abruptly fallen through. But it''s now been confirmed that the trio will share a stage tomorrow at a concert marking the Aug. 23 Artillery Battle of 1958.It had been looking increasingly unlikely that Gou, Wang, and Ko would team up for 2020. But now hopes have revived, after news that the trio will appear together at a concert marking the Aug. 23 Artillery Battle. It’s seen as an outreach event to pan-blue voters. Ko Wen-jeTaipei mayorReally this came about rather naturally. The Aug. 23 Artillery Battle is the most important battle waged in the Taiwan Strait in 50 years. It’s because of our eventual victory that we’ve been able to remain stable to this day. So this battle is an important historical event. Every year, there are fixed activities to mark the day. The Department of Compulsory Military Service issued invitations to everyone. Of course we’re happy to see people come and participate.Meanwhile, Gou’s support base is buzzing with activity. One of Gou’s in-laws revealed that preparations were underway to mount a show of support for the tycoon’s presidential bid.Tseng Hui-tengTerry Gou’s in-lawWe’re getting ready to send representatives to seek out Gou and ask that he stand for election. We have to be prepared before Sept. 17. The sooner we’re ready, the better.Observers say Gou and Wang chose this specific event because it was an opportunity to assert the sovereignty of the R.O.C. Many are watching closely for whether their attendance will lead to the rise of a new political alliance.Ko Wen-jeTaipei mayorOver the past half year, it’s been obvious that there is room for a third force, possibly because a chunk of the public despises both green and blue. Whatever combination stands for election, let it be a combination that meets the needs of society. Let it be a combination that’s accepted by the majority of the Taiwanese public.The date is set, and anticipation high. Mayor Ko appears eager to reach out across the partisan aisle at tomorrow’s event. Meanwhile President Tsai Ing-wen will head to Kinmen County to commemorate the historic day.

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